Child NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Child Neurology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

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About McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

ACGME code
1851621021
Program director
Laura Vernon
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
213
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 213 applications and invited about 19.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
19.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women79%
  • Men21%
  • White58%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Laura Vernon
Program coordinator
Zulaika Guzman
Coordinator phone
(312) 227-4455
Program phone
(312) 227-3550
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Division of Neurology, Box 51 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Open in Google Maps

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program: frequently asked questions

Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program offer?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program offers 4 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program received 213 applications and interviewed about 19.2% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Division of Neurology, Box 51 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611. Its sponsoring institution is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

Who is the program director of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

The program director is Laura Vernon. The program coordinator, Zulaika Guzman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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